Pharmacy Technician Operation Specialist

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This role will assist with preparing daily work reports conduct safety and quality assurance audits and participate in inventory management and control. Monitors the overall performance to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies practices and approved pharmaceutical processes. This role may work in the following business areas: Quality and Compliance Inventory Management Medication Management and enterprise Pharmacy Operations. Serves as an integral member of Mass Generals interdisciplinary Excellence Everyday Team responsible for auditing medication storage sites (inpatient ambulatory and procedural) in accordance with established standards procedures and policies set by local state and federal regulating addition the role includes overseeing and participating in automated dispensing cabinet optimization medication repackaging and triaging system issues related to Electronic healthcare system and pharmacy specific hardware and software.

Does this position require Patient Care No

Essential Functions

-Perform risk assessments of medication-related matters and provide pharmacy-related knowledge and support to clinicians and appropriate.

-Makes recommendations to the managers regarding any changes to improve operating procedures or to improve and facilitate safe medication practices.

-Assist managers and supervisors on plans after audit results identifying opportunities for process improvement efforts facility changes or additional employee education.

-Work close with vendors to conduct monthly onsite monitoring biannual room and equipment certification review invoices for appropriate services and address inconsistencies.

-Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools participation on inter-disciplinary tracers and surveillance rounds as well as briefing area leadership with opportunities for improvement in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and state and federal regulations

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associates Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician State License - required

Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician CSPT - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint.
- Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
- Advanced working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings legal requirements and limitations prescription information and calculations drug identification and generic equivalents drug manufacturing packaging and labeling information and proper drug handling and storage practices.
- Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

75 Francis Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

2200 The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .